All-area basketball teams named by Gazette and KCRG
The Gazette and KCRG selections name girls player of the year recruited by Connecticut and Tennessee and boys player of the year a junior heavily recruited. Coaches of the year led surprise teams to title-game runs. Comments invited at 319 398 8821 or nick.pugliese gazcomm.com.
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Nick Pugliese
the Gazette
KCRG
Gazette Communications
Connecticut
Tennessee
Nick.pugliese
Gazcomm.com
Stokes
America
Pat Summitt
Gene Auriemma
Dennis Roloff
Cedar Rapids Kennedy
Jeff
Linder
Uthoff Thriving With J Hawks In Spotlight
Cedar Rapids Jefferson junior Jarrod Uthoff, a 6 8 forward, helped the J-Hawks reach their first state tournament since 1999 by averaging 21 points and 10 rebounds per game. A 4.0 student and class president, he weighed 180 pounds and eyed a late college commitment with Creighton or UNI among possible options as he targets further growth.
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Uthoff
Cedar Rapids Jefferson Center
Jefferson
Carey Ash
Jarrod
J-Hawks
Athoff
Iowa Newspaper Association
KCRG/Gazette Communications
Marengo
Dean Uthoff
Creighton
UNI
Stokes Takes Stage as Linn-Mar Star Eyes College Future
Linn-Mar standout Kiah Stokes, state champs and Gatorade state player of the year, earned KCRG Gazette area player honors. A USA Basketball 16-and-under alum, she contemplates a 17-and-under tryout in June and a fall of official visits before a possible November college commitment. She weighs offers from major programs as Tennessee and Connecticut coaches watch closely.
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KCRG/Gazette Communications area
USA Basketball
Stokes
France
Solon coach Randall named Coaches of the Year
Randall, Solon’s longtime coach, guided the Spartans to a 25-3 season and a 2A state runner-up finish. He faced early calls to leave yet earned administration support and credited his players and staff for a "team" effort that produced a strong finish.
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Jeff Johnson
Gazette
SOLON
Brad Randall
Randall
Spartans
Western Christian
Timing just perfect for Kintzel's Mustangs
Mount Vernon High School coach Bob Kintzel slowed practice after a behind schedule start and built to a late burst. The Mustangs won 12 straight to seize the Class 2A state title, finishing 25-3 while beating top seeds and earning Kintzel coach of the year honors. His 60-11 three season record reflects steady, height based strategy and smart execution.
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Jeff Linder
Gazette
Mount Vernon
Bob Kintzel
Kintzel
Mount Vernon High School
Mustangs
KCRG/Gazette Communications
Audubon
Roland Story
Manson-Northwest
Webster
State
Cascade
MNW
Courtney
Taylor Dicus
All-Area Girls Basketball Stars Named in Iowa City Region
KCRG Gazette announces all area selections led by Kiah Stokes Linn-Mar as Player of the Year. Runners include Ali Browning Regina Iowa City and Virginia Johnson Iowa City High among others. Coach of the Year named Bob Kintzel Mount Vernon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ali Browning
Iowa City
Regina
Tia Dawson
C.R. Washington
Taylor Dicus
Mount Vernon
Mary Halvorson
Waukon
Virginia Johnson
Iowa City High
Morgan Paige
Marion
Mackenzie Reed
Iowa City West
Jade Rogers
C.R. Kennedy
Jadyn Spencer
Waterloo West
Kiah Stokes
Linn-Mar
Bob Kintzel
All-Area boys basketball players named in Gazette/KCRG list
The Gazette and KCRG designate top area players led by Marcus Paige of Linn-Mar with others including Jarrod Athoff Jefferson Cedar Rapids Josh Oglesby Washington James Harrington Cedar Falls Zach Otting Western Dubuque Kasey Semler Marion Tanner Miller Mid Prairie Matt Knake Lisbon Matt Bohannon Linn-Mar Nathan Buss Charles City and Jarrod Athoff Jefferson Brad Randall Solon among listed juniors sophomores and seniors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Koehn
the Gazette
Cedar Rapids
Jefferson
Jarrod Athoff
Marcus Paige
Linn-Mar
C.R. Jefferson
Josh Oglesby
C.R. Washington
James Harrington
Cedar Falls
Zach Otting
Western Dubuque
Kasey Semler
Marion
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Scott Saville
John Sears
Ash
Mor
Dad
Jeff Jonnson
Lions’ Stokes
Liz Martin
Lions
Des Moines East
Des Moines
Randall i
KCRG/ Gazette Communications
Paul Sleeper
Marc Foster
Chris Knight
A.J. Goldsmith
Acie Earl
Tanner Wentzien
Miami Dolphins
Johnson
Brad Randall Solon
North Cedar Recycling
Stanwood
Leff
Tanner Miller
Mid-Prairie
Matt Knake
Lisbon
Matt Bohannon
Nathan Buss
Charles City
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